General Supervisor - Vancouver CCA PDC - Plant 31 - Parts Distribution Center

Job Description

Lead in executing the business operational plan for the Vancouver PDC. Proactively pursue General Motors’ vision and values. Foster an atmosphere of integrity, accountability, teamwork and cooperation. Work involves the supervision of a small to medium group of salary and hourly employees engaged in parts distribution operations. Effectively and efficiently co-ordinate staffing requirements for the day to day operations of the Parts Distribution Center (PDC) with minimal guidance from plant manager. The successful candidate will be assigned to the Day Shift operations – 09:30 AM – 06:30 PM, Monday through Thursday and – 08:30 AM – 05:30 PM, on Friday. You will model GM’s cultural behaviors and demonstrates the highest level of integrity at all times.

The General Supervisor – Warehousing – Parts Distribution Center will be responsible for the following:

• Lead in executing the business operational plan for the Vancouver PDC.
• Proactively pursue General Motors’ vision and values.  
• Foster an atmosphere of integrity, accountability, teamwork and cooperation.
• Work involves the supervision of a small to medium group of salary and hourly employees engaged in parts distribution operations.
• Effectively and efficiently co-ordinate staffing requirements for the day to day operations of the Parts Distribution Center (PDC) with minimal guidance from plant manager.

The successful candidate will be assigned to the Day Shift operations – 09:30 AM – 06:30 PM, Monday through Thursday and – 08:30 AM – 05:30 PM, on Friday.

Key Responsibilities 

• Promote safe work practices and achieve objectives, health and safety and housekeeping
• Empower supervisors and team members to take leadership roles to complete tasks
• Create an environment that encourages individuals to achieve their peak performance and engagement
• Train, develop and evaluate salaried and hourly employees to effectively perform their jobs utilizing standardized methods
• Achieve business results by creating a work environment that fosters a positive and inclusive culture that is based on feedback and recognition
• Achieve responsiveness and lead time objectives by applying GMS principles
• Achieve and maintain GMS OPE Certification
• Control costs and achieve productivity improvements
• Maintain strong awareness of quality standards, communicate department quality goals and leverage resources to solve quality problems
• Drive quality performances through standardized work practices
• Utilize statistical methods and data from voice of customer and voice of process for continuous improvement
• Participate in employee relations activities and discipline
• Participate in the selection of new employees
• Utilize human resources in accordance with corporate policies and procedures and government regulations
• Communicate between departments and other business units to implement best practices, resolve problems and sustain consistent performance to objectives
• Provide a leadership role in the implementation of major department initiatives and projects and oversight
• Assist in the development of the facility and processes using the plan for change process
• Keep up-to-date of parts distribution center performance reports and costs
• Support CCA Growth Strategy through exceptional customer experiences
• Perform other administrative tasks, as required

Required Skills and Experience

• Demonstrated knowledge of corporate, division and plant policies, health and safety, employee relations
• Demonstrated high level of interpersonal skills to effectively lead, motivate and facilitate others in group situations
• Proficiency in team building and ability to create an environment that allows for measured risk taking
• Demonstrated ability to effectively organize and plan
• Strong communication skills with the ability to work effectively at all levels of the organization
• Demonstrated high level analytical ability to assess and identify appropriate alternative courses of action for definition and resolution of problems that are unique and diverse 
• Ability to exercise independent judgment
• Demonstrated thorough knowledge of GMS principles
• Demonstrated knowledge of financial management concepts to improve costs
• “Successful candidates will be required to attest to their vaccination status (or indicating that they do not wish to disclose), and any job offer will be conditional on the candidate providing that attestation.”

Preferred Skills and Experience

• Knowledge of warehousing operations, processes, and equipment
• Multi-department experience preferred
• Knowledge of GMS

Education and Training

• Bachelors’ degree or equivalent training &/or equivalent experience
• Minimum of 3 years of experience as first-line supervisor of hourly employees in a warehousing / manufacturing environment

Additional Job Description

Compensation:

• The Salary range for this role is: $90,400-$135,600. The Actual base Salary for a successful candidate will be offered within the identified range will vary based on factors relevant to the position.

Benefits:

• GM’s Work Appropriately philosophy supports our foundation of inclusion and provides employees the flexibility to work where they can have the greatest impact on achieving our goals, dependent on role needs.
• GM’s comprehensive compensation and benefits plan is carefully designed and thoroughly benchmarked against the companies that we compete for talent in the local market.

The goal of the General Motors of Canada total rewards program is to support the health and well-being of you and your family. Our comprehensive compensation plan currently includes the following benefits, in addition to many others:

• Paid time off including vacation days, holidays, and supplemental benefits for pregnancy, parental and adoption leave.
• Healthcare, dental and vision benefits including health care spending account and wellness incentive.
• Life insurance plans to cover you and your family.
• Company and matching contributions to a Defined Contribution Pension plan to help you save for retirement.
• Global recognition program for peers and leaders to recognize and be recognized for results and behaviors that reflect our company values.
• Tuition Assistance and Employee Assistance Program. 
• GM Vehicle Purchase Plan for you, your family and friends.

About GM

Our vision is a world with Zero Crashes, Zero Emissions and Zero Congestion and we embrace the responsibility to lead the change that will make our world better, safer and more equitable for all.

Why Join Us 

We aspire to be the most inclusive company in the world. We believe we all must make a choice every day – individually and collectively – to drive meaningful change through our words, our deeds and our culture. Our Work Appropriately philosophy supports our foundation of inclusion and provides employees the flexibility to work where they can have the greatest impact on achieving our goals, dependent on role needs. Every day, we want every employee, no matter their background, ethnicity, preferences, or location, to feel they belong to one General Motors team.

Diversity Information

General Motors is committed to being a workplace that is not only free of discrimination, but one that genuinely fosters inclusion and belonging. We strongly believe that workforce diversity creates an environment in which our employees can thrive and develop better products for our customers.   We understand and embrace the variety through which people gain experiences whether through professional, personal, educational, or volunteer opportunities. 

We encourage interested candidates to review the key responsibilities and qualifications and apply for any positions that match your skills and capabilities.

Equal Employment Opportunity Statement

Accommodation is available for applicants with disabilities. Should you be contacted by General Motors of Canada, please advise if you require accommodation. General Motors of Canada values diversity and is an equal opportunity employer.